Hot Italian Chicken Sausage
What You Should Know
You'd find this Hot Italian Chicken Sausage in the refrigerated meat case or deli section — an easy pick for backyard grills, weekend brunches, or a quick sandwich on game day, delivering a spicy, comforting, slightly nostalgic vibe. The short ingredient list (chicken breast, seasoning, canola oil, pork casings) suggests a mechanically processed sausage with added salt and oil for texture and preservation; it behaves like a processed meat product (uniform, firm links) rather than an unprocessed whole cut, pointing toward NOVA-level processing without obvious industrial additives.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Chicken, Breast, Italian, Seasoning, (sea, salt,, spices,, paprika,, organic, canola, oil,, parsley,, garlic,, paprika, extract), Pork, Casings..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •organic canola oil - Processed emulsifier
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Processed Food
Why this score?
Contains whole muscle meat formed into sausage with added salt and oil and encased in casings — typical of processed (NOVA 3) meat products rather than minimally processed or clearly ultra-processed formulations with many industrial additives.
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Common Questions about Hot Italian Chicken Sausage
The healthiness of the Hot Italian Chicken Sausage really depends on your personal dietary goals. With only 100 calories and a high protein content of 16 grams per serving, it can be a great option for those looking to add some lean protein to their meals. However, keep in mind that it does have 540 mg of sodium, so if you’re watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.